Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Plant City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plant City, Florida is 6.5% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,742 in Plant City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plant City, Florida is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Plant City
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Plant City, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Plant City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower